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Zerodha vs Dhan (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared

Q: Zerodha vs Dhan: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Dhan as "₹0 (free)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Q: Does Zerodha or Dhan have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Dhan (DhanHQ API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Q: Which is faster — Zerodha or Dhan?

Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.

Q: Is Zerodha cheaper than Dhan?

On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Zerodha is cheaper on 0, Dhan on 0, and 4 are tied. Statutory charges are identical, so any difference comes from brokerage.

Q: Are these comparisons independent?

Yes. Indian Broker Test is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any broker. Rankings and comparisons use only published official data; gaps are shown as Not Disclosed.

Side-by-side comparison of Zerodha and Dhan from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.

By the Indian Broker Test editorial desk · Published 8 July 2026 · Data last reviewed 14 November 2026 · Independent

0 – 0Cheaper on example trades (Zerodha – Dhan)
4 – 7Published features (of 9)

Zerodha vs Dhan — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	Zerodha	Dhan
Delivery brokerage	₹0 (free)	₹0 (free)
Intraday brokerage	₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)	₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower)	₹20 per order (flat)
AMC	Free first year, then ₹300 + 18% GST per year, billed quarterly (non-BSDA; ₹0 for BSDA holdings under ₹4 lakh)	₹0 (individuals & HUFs)
Account opening	Free (resident individuals); ₹500 for NRI	Free (online)
Trading API	Kite Connect — Personal API free; Connect (live data + historical) ₹500/month	DhanHQ API — Free trading API; Data API ₹499 + taxes per month
Reported execution speed	≈ 80 ms (median)	95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported)self-reported
Algo support	Yes - via Kite Connect API	Yes - free DhanHQ API; native TradingView charts and order placement
Platforms	Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin	Dhan app, Dhan web, TradingView integration, Options Trader app
Best for (published)	Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform.	Options traders and TradingView users who want modern tooling at flat-fee pricing.

Statutory charges (STT, exchange fees, GST, etc.) are not included. Figures are from official pricing pages at our last review — verify before opening an account.

Cost face-off: what real trades cost

Total charges per round trip, brokerage + all statutory charges (NSE)
Trade	Zerodha	Dhan	Cheaper
Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell	₹82.97	₹82.97	Tie
Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell	₹131.78	₹131.78	Tie
Options: premium ₹100 × 75	₹66.43	₹66.43	Tie
Futures: ₹24,000 × 75	₹1,067.15	₹1,067.15	Tie

Illustrative quantities. Try your own trade in the compare-all brokerage calculator.

Feature check

Feature	Zerodha	Dhan
Free delivery	✓	✓
Zero AMC	–	✓
Free API	–	✓
TradingView	–	✓
MCX commodity	✓	✓
Mutual funds	✓	–
IPO	–	✓
Research desk	–	–
Published speed	✓	✓

What the published data shows

Both publish execution-speed figures (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Dhan: 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Zerodha vs Dhan: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Dhan as "₹0 (free)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Does Zerodha or Dhan have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Dhan (DhanHQ API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Which is faster — Zerodha or Dhan?

Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.

Is Zerodha cheaper than Dhan?

On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Zerodha is cheaper on 0, Dhan on 0, and 4 are tied. Statutory charges are identical, so any difference comes from brokerage.

Are these comparisons independent?

Yes. Indian Broker Test is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any broker. Rankings and comparisons use only published official data; gaps are shown as Not Disclosed.

Sources

Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
Dhan - official website - https://dhan.co
Dhan - official pricing - https://dhan.co/pricing/